TobaccoWhat You Should Know

Cheyenne Overby 26 years old Born and raised in Florida Lived in Austin for 2 + years Work for the American Cancer Society 6 brothers and sisters, 1 of which is an

addict Diehard college football fan

Who Am I?

1. Cancer Facts and Figures2. Assess your Tobacco Know How3. Tobacco Facts4. Effects of Tobacco5. Tobacco and Cancer6. Benefits of Quitting7. American Cancer Society Can Help

Today’s Discussion

Cancer is the general name for a group of more than 100 diseases in which cells in a part of the body begin to grow out of control. Although there are many kinds of cancer, they all start because of abnormal cells growth. Untreated cancers can cause serious illness and even death.

What is Cancer?

Over a lifetime, one in two men in the United States will develop cancer.

Over a lifetime, one in three women in the United States will develop cancer.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease.

It is estimated that 577,190 Americans will die from cancer this year; 160,340 will die from lung and bronchus cancer.

Cancer Statistics

For Men:1. Prostate

(241,740)2. Lung (116,470)3. Bladder (55,600)4. Colon (49,920)

For Women:1. Breast (226,870)2. Lung (109,690) 3. Uterine (59,300)4. Colon (53,250)

Most Common Cancer Sites for Men and Women

For Men:1. Lung (87,750)2. Prostate

(28,170)

For Women:1. Lung (72,590)2. Breast (39,510)

Leading Cancer Type Deaths

Reducing your risk of cancer through… Practice good nutrition Become physically active Protect your skin from the sun Get regular check-ups and talk with your

doctor about screening tests for early detection

Stay away from tobacco and tobacco smoke

Preventing Cancer Through Lifestyle Changes

Smoking is harmful only if you smoke for a long time– 20 to 30 years or more.

◦ True◦ False

If you smoke a pack a day for one year, it will cost you:◦ $500◦ $1,500◦ $2,600◦ $3,500

Test Your Knowledge

Nicotine in tobacco is highly addictive. ◦ True◦ False

Spit tobacco is a safe and non-addictive alternative to cigarettes. ◦ True ◦ False

Test Your Knowledge

Which of the following chemicals are found in cigarette smoke?

◦ Ammonia ◦ Cyanide ◦ Formaldehyde ◦ All of the above

Almost 68% of smokers start smoking regularly at:◦ 15 years old ◦ 18 years old◦ 21 years old ◦ 25 years old

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How many adults smoke? ◦ 25 million ◦ 42 million◦ 75 million

Tobacco kills more people each year than which of the following causes of death? ◦ Illegal drugs ◦ Car crashes ◦ AIDS ◦ Murder◦ Suicide

Test Your Knowledge

Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death In the United States Tobacco causes about

443,000 premature deaths each year or 1 in 5 deaths.

Tobacco is expected to cause more than 175 million total deaths between 2005 and 2030

Tobacco Facts

Tobacco Products

Cigarettes Spit Tobacco Chewing Tobacco Dip Cigars Pipes

Nicotine is the highly addictive substance in tobacco. Scientists estimate that there are more than 4,000

known chemical compounds in cigarette smoke:

What is in tobacco products?

Carbon Monoxide

NicotineAmmonia

Formaldehyde

Cyanide

Acetone

Methanol

Causes Cancer Can cause heart disease, aneurysms,

bronchitis, emphysema, and stroke. Weakens immune system Damages arteries

Health Effects of Smoking

Shortness of breath Reduced fitness and endurance Increased heart rate Early signs of heart disease Increased risk of lung cancer Less ability to smell and taste Premature aging of the skin Bad breath Stained teeth Elevated blood pressure Gingivitis

Immediate Effects on Your Health

Heart Disease Lung Disease

◦COPD◦Emphysema◦Chronic bronchitis◦Chronic Cough

Cancer Premature impotence Oral disease Complete loss of taste/smell

Long-term Effects on Your Health

Looking at Your Lungs

Healthy Lung Lung with Emphysem

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Lung with Cancer Tumor

Looking at Your Teeth

Effects from Spit Tobacco

Occurs when non-smokers breathe other people’s tobacco smoke.

There is no safe level of exposure for second-hand smoke.

it contains the same harmful chemicals the smokers inhale.

Passive Smoking (Second-hand Smoke)

Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death in our society

25% of all adults are current smokers, and although more men smoke than women, the gender gap is narrowing quickly

For men, 75% of those diagnosed with lung cancer will die from it

For women, 66% of those diagnosed with lung cancer will die from it

What did we learn?

Smoking also causes cancers of the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, lip, larynx (voice box), mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus (swallowing tube), and bladder.

It also has been linked to the development of other cancers of the pancreas, cervix, ovary (mucinous), colon/rectum, kidney, stomach, and some types of leukemia.

And one more thing…

For Men:1. Prostate (241,740)2. Lung (116,470)3. Bladder (55,600)4. Colon (49,920)

For Women:1. Breast (226,870)2. Lung (109,690) 3. Uterine (59,300)4. Colon (53,250)

Remember what we told you…

It is never too late to quit using tobacco. The sooner smokers quit, the more they can reduce their chances of getting cancer and other diseases. Within minutes of smoking the last cigarette, the body begins to restore itself.

Never too Late to Quit

Benefits of Quitting

So How Do I Quit?

Contact The American Cancer Society

Quitline 1-877-YES-QUITor

Visit the American Cancer Society Internet site at www.cancer.org

orCall toll-free, 1–800–227–2345

We Can Help!!